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Ken Koshio: A Story of Migration with Our Heartbeats

A powerful, one-night-only experience of rhythm, spirit, and connection. 

Born in Nagoya, Japan, and based in the United States since 1998, Ken Koshio is a singer, songwriter and taiko artist whose life journey bridges cultures, histories and traditions. From his early days as a folk-rock musician in Los Angeles to his Thousand Cranes Tour honoring 9/11, where he carried 10,000 origami cranes across America to Ground Zero, Ken’s work has always been rooted in healing, hope and human connection. 

Now based in Phoenix, Ken discovered taiko drumming as a calling within his DNA. Trained by a Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor and certified in Hiroshima Jidaiko, he carries forward the spirit, memory and message of peace through rhythm. 

“A Story of Migration with Our Heartbeats” is a deeply moving journey through music and storytelling, tracing the migration of humanity. Blending Japanese taiko, American folk rock and Native American influences, including collaborations with Hopi artists, Ken creates a performance that transcends borders and time. 

At its core is the heartbeat, the rhythm shared by all life. Each beat carries resilience, prayer and the footsteps of our ancestors, connecting the memory of Hiroshima with the ancient wisdom of indigenous cultures. 

This concert is a living prayer. 

Come experience the heartbeat that connects us all.